NeeNee73

I was banded on July 25th and having my second fill on September 9th. I have a cruise booked for October 23rd. I don't think I will have any problems. I am excited. I have lost 36 pounds and am feeling really good. Although I would like to be going on a cruise 100 pounds lighter, (that is just another goal I can set for myself) I am just happy that I am physically feeling good and have relieved some pressure off my knees and ankles. So needless to say, I am ready to cruise! I am going to check out that link on the info about cruising with the lapband. Thanks for bringing up this question, I'm glad I wasn't the only one with concerns. I hope you have a great (worry free) time on your cruise! :thumbdown:

Hi everyone, my name is Renee. I was banded on July 25, 2008 in Houma, LA. I had complications from the anesthesia and had to stay overnight. I wasn't holding anything down except ice chips. I thought I was in hell those first few hours. As the next day went on I started feeling much much better. It helped to get up and walk around. I have lost a total of 12 pounds since surgery. I was on liquids for just a week post-op. I was weak and couldn't find the stregnth to do anything. Once I started the soft proteins the second week (which the bariatric nurse ok'd) I started having energy and getting around a whole lot better. I have been on the same protein diet for almost 2 weeks now and I've started to get hungry in between meals. I work full time and thank God for that! It keeps me from snacking. I haven't had my first fill yet. I am hoping that helps with the hunger. I know it could take quite a few fills to get where I want to be. I drink plenty of water to try to curb my appetite. Any other suggestions until I get my first fill? I don't want to gain any weight from now until then. My appointment for my first fill is August 26th. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

The same thing happened to me. My surgery was scheduled for the Friday and I woke up Monday with sore throat and very congested sinuses. Since I had a bad experience with the whole pre certification period with my insurance and the coordinator from the doctor's office, I vowed nothing was going to stop me, not even a little cold. I made an appointment with my family doctor and he loaded me up with antibiotics and gave me 2 shots. Needless to say, I was good to go come the morning of my surgery. (July 25, 2008).